cyanuric acid

noun cy·an·uric acid \ˌsī-ə-ˈnu̇r-ik-, -ˈnyu̇r-\

Definition of CYANURIC ACID

: a crystalline weak acid C₃N₃(OH)₃ that yields cyanic acid when heated

cyan- + urea

First Known Use: 1838

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·an·uric acid \ˌsī-ə-ˌn(y)u̇r-ik-\

: a crystalline weak acid C₃H₃N₃O₃ used especially in swimming pools to protect the available chlorine from dissipation by sunlight

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